Mason Plumlee

F/C, Denver Nuggets

Mason Plumlee earned a little extra run on Sunday with Nikola Jokic earning an ejection, logging 25 minutes with nine points, 11 boards, two assists and a block.

Plumlee is a hustle guy for the Nuggets and his real value isn't seen on a nightly basis in the box score. He's a fringe guy over the last two weeks, clocking in right at 143rd overall in 8-cat leagues. The Nuggets play four times next week and Plumlee is not in danger of having to sit any games for rest purposes.

Ian Mahinmi

C, Washington Wizards

Ian Mahinmi (rest) will not suit up for Friday's matchup vs. the Heat.

It's the second night of a back-to-back for the Wizards and Mahinmi is just returning from a strained achilles injured that kept him out since early October. They're going to be cautious with him due to their lack of depth at center and he could eventually end up serving a nice role for the Wizards this season.

Source: NBA Injury Report

Markieff Morris

PF, Detroit Pistons

Markieff Morris (neck strain) is being considered questionable heading into Friday's matchup vs. the Pacers.

He jammed his neck earlier this week but was able to return after coming back from the locker room. He played 15 minutes in Wednesday's game vs. the Bucks but wasn't very productive and even if he does suit up on Friday he shouldn't be in anyone's lineups.

Source: NBA Injury Report

Isaiah Thomas

PG, Washington Wizards

Isaiah Thomas (left calf strain) has been ruled out on Friday vs. the Heat.

This will be his second straight absence as he missed Thursday's game as well. Before injuring his calf, Thomas was coming off of a 20 point, five rebounds, seven assist, two triples and one block outing and may have been starting to turn things around. Hopefully this calf strain doesn't keep him out long but while it does expect Ish Smith to continue to soak up minutes.

Source: NBA Injury Report

Dwight Powell

PF, Dallas Mavericks

Dwight Powell (arm contusion) will suit up for Saturday's matchup vs. the Pelicans.

Powell was seen with a black sleeve on his arm but he said that he'll be able to play on Saturday. He's a top-110 guy over the past week and surely starting to make his way back to fantasy relevance. He's a strong hold in most leagues.

Source: Brad Townsend on Twitter

LaMarcus Aldridge

PF, San Antonio Spurs

LaMarcus Aldridge (sore thigh) will be available to play vs. the Kings on Friday.

He'll return after missing his last two matchups and both Jakob Poeltl and Trey Lyles will go back to seeing reduced roles. Feel free to fire Aldridge up in all lineups once again.

Source: Paul Garcia on Twitter

Thaddeus Young

PF, Chicago Bulls

Thaddeus Young (personal) has been ruled out on Friday vs. the Warriors.

He's likely to only miss this game as he's set to meet with the Bulls in Miami for their matchup with the Heat on Sunday. The Bulls are already short-handed with Otto Porter Jr. also continuing to miss time, but good thing they're playing the Warriors where that shouldn't matter.

Source: KC Johnson on Twitter

Otto Porter Jr.

SF, Chicago Bulls

Otto Porter (left foot bone edema) underwent a repeat MRI on his left foot and will be re-evaluated in two weeks.

Porter has already missed nearly a month and now two more weeks will be added onto that. He'll be immobilized for a "brief" period of time before resuming non-contact work and therapy. It looks like Porter might not be back until very close, or maybe even after, the new year.

Source: Chicago Bulls on Twitter

Karl-Anthony Towns

C, Minnesota Timberwolves

Karl-Anthony Towns (right knee tendinopathy) and Andrew Wiggins (left thumb sprain) will both be re-evaluated before Friday's game vs. OKC.

KAT was listed as probable coming into this one so he's got a good shot of suiting up. However, Wiggins has drawn the questionable tag so his status is much more up in the air for Friday's game. Stay tuned for updates closer to tip-off.

Source: Alan Horton on Twitter

Gordon Hayward

SF, Boston Celtics

Coach Brad Stevens believes that Gordon Hayward will be able to return to the court before the Celtics matchup vs. the Raptors on Christmas.

Hayward has been out since the beginning of November and he was supposed to miss six weeks. We're nearing the tail end of that timetable but the Celtics are likely going to be cautious with him. He looked to be back to his old self before he got injured, averaging 18.9 points, 7.1 rebounds and 4.1 assists in 31.1 minutes. If he was somehow dropped in your league feel free to scoop him up now.

Source: Gary Washburn on Twitter

Marcus Smart

PG, Boston Celtics

According to Coach Stevens, Marcus Smart will suit up Friday against Denver.

Smart was previously questionable dealing with a bruised abdomen, but is now expected to play. He should go back to being a solid fantasy option. He's averaging nearly 12 points, five assists and 1.4 steals per game. Lock him in your lineups if he's playing.

Source: Gary Washburn on twitter